Mediclaim Policy - First 2 living children Mediclaim Policy - First 2 living children

1 month ago

I need your help in below mentioned scenario. please check and confirm.

1st Pregnancy - My 1st baby died after 8th Months of delivery due to Heart Diseases.
2nd Pregnancy - My 2nd baby is alive and Healthy.
3rd Pregnancy – My 3rd baby delivery end of next month (Apr’24).

As per Mediclaim Policy, first 2 living children are covered and as per living children this is my 2nd baby, It should be covered in Mediclaim Policy ?

Anik

Responded 1 month ago

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A.Dear Client,

When dealing with rules or regulations, it's essential to carefully analyze and interpret them, especially in cases where there may be ambiguity. If you encounter any uncertainty or dispute regarding the application of rules, seeking clarification from relevant authorities or legal experts is advisable.

In situations where resolution cannot be reached through conventional means, such as with insurance matters, you may consider approaching the insurance ombudsman for assistance. The insurance ombudsman serves as an independent authority to address grievances and provide impartial resolution in insurance-related disputes.

Alternatively, if the matter remains unresolved or if you believe there are legal implications beyond the scope of the ombudsman's authority, seeking recourse through the High Court may be necessary. The High Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate on matters involving interpretation of laws and regulations, ensuring that justice is served fairly and in accordance with the law.

In summary, when faced with ambiguity or disputes concerning rules and regulations, it's important to explore avenues for resolution, including seeking assistance from relevant authorities, legal experts, insurance ombudsmen, or the judicial system if needed.
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Legal Counsel Vidhikarya

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A.Dear Client,
The interpretation of terms and conditions of a Mediclaim/health insurance policy is very complex and crucial, especially when a claim arises and is repudiated by the Insurer. Although it is your 2nd baby, it comes out of 3rd pregnancy and this point is silent in the terms of the policy extending the claimant a right of its coverage under the policy and invariably requires clarification from the Insurer filing a grievance before the GRO of the concerned Insurance Company. In case you get a negative or unsatisfactory reply from the GRO of the Insurer without clarifying the point, then you can file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act against the reputation of your claim that amounted to deficiency in service before the Dist. Consumer Commission claiming the rejected amount of claim along with compensation for harassment and cost of litigation. Reach out to an Advocate handling consumer cases for guidance and steps.
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Kishan Dutt Kalaskar

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A.Dear Madam,
The rules to be read between the lines and if there is any ambiguity then you have to approach insurance ombudsman or High Court.
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